The video output doesn't appear to be working. I can play a dvd but all I get is the sound, no picture. when I select set up, again, no picture. how can I resolve this ?

Page 18 of the manual, you shouldn't need to do steps 2 or 3.

CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 or INPUT 2
1.Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the AVC Center below.
2.With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
3.With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
4.Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUTS 1 or 2 to view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds.
5.Select ANT A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel.
NOTES:1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
2. The HDMI input on INPUT 1 or 2 contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP is a cryptographic system that encrypts video signals when using HDMI connections to prevent ******* copying of video contents.
3.HDMI is not a "NETWORK" technology. It establishes a one-way point-to-point connection for delivery of uncompressed video to a display.
4.The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper set-up of device user settings determines final video appearance.


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selectable 720p/1080i output via HDMI digital interface (separate adapter available for TVs with DVI input)
selectable progressive-scan mode for smoother video with HD-compatible TVs (via the component video output)
optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby Digital/DTS /PCM

• 1 set of audio/video outputs (composite, S-video, 480i/480p component video, and HDMI)
• plays DVD-Video discs, DVD-Rs & DVD-RWs, and DVD+Rs & DVD+RWs
• plays CDs, CD-Rs & CD-RWs, and MP3 CDs
• plays digital picture CDs (JPEG)
• remote control (multibrand for TVs)
• 108MHz/12-bit video DAC
• 192kHz/24-bit audio DAC

In your DVD player audio setup change the digital output to bitstream. You have not mentioned which DVD player you are using.

Some players it will be given
Digital Out - Off/ On select On
Dolby Digital - Dolby / PCM select Dolby
DTS - On/Off select ON

OK here's what the user manual has to say on it!
PS If you need the user manual I will E-Mail on request.

Prepare for the recording on the DVDRW/ R disc or the videotape. Make sure:• Insert a recordable disc and a videotape with a record tab.
Note for recording to a disc:
• Make sure that the disc is recordable.
1
Hit [SETUP].
Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed,
proceed to step 3.
2
Using [K / L], select “Advanced Setting Menu”.
Hit [ENTER].Advanced Setting Menu will appear.
3
Using [K / L], select “Recording”. Hit [ENTER].
Recording menu will appear.
4
Using [K / L], select “Dubbing Mode”. Hit
[ENTER]. Option window will appear.
Recording
Auto Chapter 10 minutes
Timer Programming
DVD-RW Recording Format Video mode
Auto Finalize
Dubbing Mode VCR DVD
VCR DVD
Recording
Auto Chapter 10 minutes
Timer Programming
DVD-RW Recording Format Video mode
Auto Finalize
Dubbing Mode VCR DVD
DVD
VCR
DVD-RW DVD-R
VR
DVD-RW
Video
Note
For VCR to DVD duplication: • After starting VCR to DVD duplication, the picture may be distorted because of the auto tracking function. This is not a malfunction.
5
Using [K / L], select “VCR DVD”. Hit [ENTER].
6
Hit [SETUP] to exit. Make sure to select a recording speed using [REC SPEED].
7
Hit [PLAY B].Then hit [PAUSE F] at the point you
wish to start recording.
• Since it takes about a few seconds before the actual dubbing begins, please allow extra 5 seconds
when selecting the starting point.
8
Hit [DUBBING].
VCR to DVD duplication will start.
9
Hit [STOP C] to stop the
recording.
When you turn off the unit after setting the Dubbing Mode to DVD VCR, the setting will be set to VCR DVD automatically.
• Dubbing Mode is available only if the videotape or disc is not copy protected.
• You cannot change the output mode during VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR duplication.

For VCR to DVD duplication:
• The playback sound mode is followed by the setting of VCR playback sound mode on page 77. Set the playback sound mode to which you wish to record to the DVD.

Hi,

I have few options for you to get the video back on HDMI:
1. Try out changing the video resolution on HDMI set up (select 480p..1080p).
2. Play NTSC disc (to get the 60Hz out from Player). If your are in US.
3. Select the TV system as AUTO/NTSC to get the 60Hz out only on HDMI.
4. if the Deep Color option is available in HDMI set up menu..set it to OFF.

Let me know if you tried all these and still no output.

try set up and select video output settings, it might be selected to s-video or component video.Sometimes video output switch is defective, try plugging yellow cord to other video out, It might work

Are you trying to play an NTSC disc in a PAL player, If so,your player has a switch or
on-screen setting to select the output format for NTSC discs,

Or maybe you have connected one of the component outputs (Y, R-Y, or B-Y) of
your DVD player to the composite input of your TV.


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The DVD section is set to output as component video / progressive scan. You need to set it to either S or composite video output which is how your VCR is hooked up. Thats why you have no picture.

http://books.jvcservice.com/Download/497591006/MB282IEN.pdf

the manuals link pdf page 14


Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code
numbers. This System can play back only DVDs recorded
with the NTSC or PAL color system whose Region Code
numbers including “3.”
EX.:
If a DVD with the improper Region Code numbers is loaded,
“REGION ERR” appears on the display and playback will
not start.

“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE
SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO
THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT

Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your System, check this list
for a possible solution before calling for service.
General:
Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before
you finish.
]
There is a time limit. Repeat procedure again.
Operations are disabled.
]
The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to
external electrical interference.
Unplug the AC power cord
and then plug it back in.
Unable to operate the System from the remote control.
]
The path between the remote control and the remote sensor
on the System is blocked.
]
The batteries are exhausted.
No sound is heard.
]
Speaker connections are incorrect or loose.
]
Headphones are connected.
No picture appears on the screen.
]
The video cord connections are incorrect or loose.
No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the picture is
blurred, or the picture is divided into two parts.
]
The System is connected to a TV which does not support
progressive video input.
]
Incorrect color system is selected (see “To set the video
output selector” on page 7).
The left and right edges of the picture are missing on the
screen.
]
Select “4:3 LB /4:3 MULTI LB” for “MONITOR TYPE”
(see page 43).

trouble shooting guide for video setup

Reset you player by doing the following:
With the player on, hooked properly to your television, and on the correct station:
Open the tray
Close the tray (with no DVD inserted)
Hold the stop button down for a full 5 seconds
The CyberHome screen should appear. You should be able to play your dvd's now.